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COATING COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Coating compositions for protecting and enhancing previously applied
coatings
are described. More particularly, coating compositions that are dispersions
comprising
graphene and a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) are described. Methods
of
treating a surface, particularly a vehicle surface (e.g., a carbon-fiber
automobile body
surface, a vinyl wrapped carbon-fiber automobile body surface, and fiber glass
panels),
including applying the foregoing coating compositions are also described.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) use many different types of
materials
to combine aesthetics, safety, weight, and durability characteristics. For
example,
vehicle exteriors may be manufactured from a combination of traditional
materials, such
as metals, metal alloys, rubbers, polymers (e.g. vinyl), fiber glass, with
newer materials,
such as carbon fibers and new polymer materials.
[0003] Many automotive and household products such as automobiles, boats,
luggage, and outdoor furniture include surfaces comprising fiber-reinforced
polymer
materials. In particular, vehicle exteriors, particularly for premium
vehicles, are
commonly manufactured from fiber-reinforced polymer materials because fiber
based
composite materials, particularly carbon-fiber based materials, are able to
provide
exceptional structural performance while achieving significant weight savings,
thereby
allowing significant increases in vehicle performance. Environmental factors
such as
heat, ultra-violet light, ozone, and dirt can prematurely age and damage these
materials.
In particular, yellowing of carbon-fiber based polymer composite materials is
a well-
known issue that can cause the appearance of premium vehicles to become less
attractive over time. As a result, protection products have been developed to
clean,
preserve, and protect metal, carbon-fiber containing-, fiber glass containing-
, rubber,
plastic, and vinyl surfaces against the harmful effects of the environment,
and even to
improve the appearance of these surfaces.
[0004]
Conventional protection products often include different types of waxes,
e.g.,
carnauba wax. While waxes provide some protection from UV-light induced
degradation,
that protection is typically short-lived. Moreover, these products are often
difficult to
apply and/or require significant effort removal of residues after application.
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[0005] Sealant-type protection products typically last longer and
can be relatively
easier to apply. Currently available sealant-type protection products are
generally
provided as liquids which are sprayed onto a surface. Such sprayable liquid
protection
products often exhibit poor coverage characteristics and result in significant
losses from
overspray. Representative commercially available prior art sealant product may
include
a reactive silane in a solvent system to form a protective coating as the
product is
applied.
SUMMARY
[0006] Provided herein are coating compositions comprising
graphene, a film-forming
agent and a hindered amine stabilizer (HALS) in a liquid. The coating
compositions can
be either dispersions of graphene in a single-phase liquid or dispersions of
solid
graphene in a multi-phase system of two or more immiscible liquids.
[0007] In certain refinements, the dispersion comprises a liquid,
a hindered amine light
stabilizer (HALS) dissolved and/or dispersed in the liquid, and graphene
dispersed in the
liquid, wherein the liquid is a single-phase liquid. The single-phase liquid
may comprise
an aqueous solvent system or an organic solvent system. The graphene comprises
graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), graphene oxide nanoplatelets (GNOPs), or a
combination thereof.
[0008] In certain refinements, the dispersion is an emulsion
having an aqueous phase
and an organic phase, and the graphene is present in either the aqueous phase,
the
organic phase, or in both the aqueous phase and the organic phase. Similarly,
the
HALS may be present in either the aqueous phase, the organic phase, or in the
aqueous
phase and the organic phase. The aqueous phase includes an aqueous solvent and
the
organic phase includes an organic solvent. The graphene comprises graphene
nanoplatelets (GNPs), solid graphene oxide nanoplatelets (GNOPs), or a
combination
thereof.
[0009] Also provided are kits for coating a surface comprising a coating
composition of
the disclosure. The kit may comprise a container of the coating composition of
the
present disclosure, and an applicator, for example, a microfiber towel or a
"block"
applicator or a foam applicator.
[0010] Also provided are carbon-fiber automobile panels comprising surfaces
treated
with a coating composition of the disclosure. Vinyl automobile body wraps
comprising
surfaces treated with a coating composition of the disclosure are also
provided.
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[0011] The disclosure further provides methods of surface treating a vehicle
body
comprising applying a layer of a composition of the disclosure to a surface of
the vehicle
body and optionally drying the layer(s) to form a cured, protective coating on
the vehicle
body.
[0012] Further aspects of the disclosure may become apparent to those skilled
in the
art from a review of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction
with the
examples and appended claims. While the invention is susceptible to
embodiments in
various forms, described herein are specific embodiments of the invention with
the
understanding that the disclosure is illustrative, and is not intended to
limit the invention
to specific embodiments described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] Provided herein are coating compositions comprising graphene and a
hindered
amine light stabilizer (HALS). The coating compositions of the disclosure can
be used
for surface treatment, such as for surface treatment, protection, and
enhancement of an
automobile, a boat, a piece of luggage, or outdoor furniture. In general, the
coating
compositions can be applied to metal, plastic, and other substantially non-
porous
substrates. The coating compositions are particularly useful for surface
treatment of
surfaces made of carbon fiber and/or fiber glass.
[0014] For example, the coating compositions of the disclosure
can provide a protective
coating for a surface of an article (e.g., a vehicle) that can both enhance
the weatherability
of the article and the UV protection of the coated surface. The coating
compositions can
also extend the lifespan of vehicle panels, and delay the onset of unsightly
yellowing of
the surface-treated panel attributable to UV-induced degradation processes,
even relative
to the use of compositions including traditional UV inhibitors. In
embodiments, the
compositions of the disclosure may advantageously extend UV weathering for at
least an
additional 1, 2, or 3 years, as measured using one or more Florida/Arizona
exposure
testing methods. Florida/Arizona testing may include, but is not limited to
testing methods
such as Direct & Under Glass Exposures (ASTM G7, G24, D1435), Black Box (ASTM
D4141; GM 9163P), AIM Box (GM 9538P, 7455M, 7454M, 3619M; GMW 3417), Natural
Atmospheric Corrosion (ASTM G50), Salt Accelerated Corrosion - SCAB (ASTM
D6675),
and Accelerated Weathering (ASTM G155). In particular Accelerated Weathering
testing
using a Xenon Arc Weatherometer can be used to demonstrate the advantageous
performance of the coating compositions of the disclosure.
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[0015] The unique coating composition formula has a wide range of substrate
applications, including but not limited to painted clear coat surfaces, carbon
fiber,
fiberglass, gel coat for recreational vehicles (RVs) and boats, hard molded
plastics, and
carbon bicycle frames. The coating composition of the present disclosure
advantageously
shields coated surfaces from damage and/or degradation caused by environmental
factors
such as destructive ultraviolet rays, heat, moisture, and/or dirt. After
application, the
coating composition is believed to bond with the underlying substrate surface
and thereby
provides a (further) layer of protective clear coat that is capable of
protecting the substrate
from such environmental factors. Beneficially, the coating is also simple to
apply, typically,
using a spray applicator directly to a substrate to be treated and/or to an
applicator which
is then used to apply the coating composition to the substrate to be treated.
[0016] Additionally, the coating compositions of the disclosure
can reduce the buildup
of surface contaminants (e.g., dirt, salt, etc.), improve the coefficient of
drag, reduce
surface tension of the surface to which it is applied, improve scratch and mar
protection,
and reduce the number of washes and/or waxes needed for the treated surface,
e.g., for
a vehicle such as a car, a boat, etc.
COATING COMPOSITIONS
[0017] The coating compositions of the disclosure are provided as a dispersion
of
graphene in a single-phase liquid or as a dispersion of graphene in a multi-
phase system
of two or more immiscible liquids.
[0018] In addition, in embodiments, the coating compositions may
be provided as two
separate, discrete phases that can be mixed by a consumer when application is
desired
so as to provide a dispersion of graphene in a multi-phase system of two or
more
immiscible liquids.
[0019] All coating compositions of the disclosure include graphene, which is
dispersed
as a solid in the coating compositions. The graphene can include graphene
nanoplatelets (GNPs), graphene oxide nanoplatelets (GONPs), or a combination
thereof.
In embodiments, the graphene includes GNPs. In embodiments, the graphene
includes
GONPs. In embodiments, the graphene includes GNPs and GONPs. The graphene can
have an average mass median diameter (D50) of about 200 nm to about 20,000 nm,
for
example at least about 200 nm, at least about 250 nm, at least about 300 nm,
at least
about 500 nm, at least about 1000 nm, at least about 1250 nm, at least about
1500 nm,
at least about 1750 nm, at least about 2000 nm, at least about 2500 nm, at
least about
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3000 nm, at least about 3500 nm, and/or at least about 4000 nm and/or up to
about 2500
nm, up to about 3000 nm, up to about 3500 nm, up to about 4000 nm, up to about
4500
nm, up to about 5000 nm, up to about 7000 nm, up to about 8000 nm, up to about
9000
nm, up to about 10,000 nm, and/or up to about 15,000 nm, such as from about
200 nm
to about 15,000 nm, from about 200 nm to about 10,000 nm, from about 200 nm to
about
5000 nm, from about 500 nm to about 15,000 nm, from about 500 nm to about
10,000
nm, from about 500 nm to about 5000 nm, from about 1000 nm to about 15,000 nm,
from
about 1000 nm to about 10,000 nm, or from about 1000 nm to about 5000 nm. In
embodiments, the graphene has an average mass median diameter of about 1000 nm
to
about 3000 nm, from about 2000 nm to about 4000 nm, or from about 1000 nm to
about
10,000 nm. The graphene can have a D90 value of less than 30,000 nm, for
example, of
less than 20,000 nm.
[0020] As used herein, the term "aspect ratio" refers to the
ratio of width to height a
particle. In general, GNPs and GONPs having an aspect ratio greater than 10,
greater
than 20, greater than 75, greater than 100, greater than 1000, or greater than
2000
and/or having an aspect ratio of less than 15000, less than 10000, or less
than 7500,may
be used. Surprisingly, it has been found that graphene having an aspect ratio
of 2000 to
15,000, in combination with a ceramic film-forming agent and a HALS as
disclosed
herein, provides an effective protective coating composition comparable in
performance
to an OEM clear coat for over 750 hours of testing as described in the
examples.
Coating compositions containing graphene having an aspect ratio between 2000
and
15,000, for example, between 1000 and 7500 are therefore generally preferred.
[0021] The graphene can have a BET surface area between about 150 m2/g and
about 600 m2/g, for example, the graphene can have a BET surface area between
about
175 m2/g and about 500 m2/g, between about 200 m2/g and about 400 m2/g.
between
about 250 m2/g and about 350 m2/g, pr between about 275 m2/g and about 375
m2/g.
[0022] As used herein, the term "about" means +/- 10% of any recited value, or
in an
alternative embodiment, +/- 5% of any recited value. As used herein, this term
modifies
any recited value, range of values, or endpoints of one or more ranges.
[0023] The nanoplatelets (i.e., the graphene nanoplatelets or the graphene
oxide
nanoplatelets) can have, on average, from about 1 layer to about 10 layers,
for example
at least about 1, 2,3, 4,5, or 6 layers and/or up to about 5, 6,7, 8,9, or 10
layers. In
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embodiments, the nanoplatelets have 3 to 10 layers, for example, 3 to 7 layers
and/or 3
to 5 layers.
[0024] The graphene can be present in an amount of about 0.001 wt% to about 5
wt%, based on the total weight of the composition, for example at least about
0.002,
0.005, 0.01, 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, or 2 wt% and/or
up to about
0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, or 4.5 wt%, such as from about
0.002 wt% to about
4.5 wt%, from about 0.005 wt% to about 4 wt%, from about 0.01 wt% to about 3.5
wt%,
from about 0.05 wt% to about 3 wt%, from about 0.1 wt% to about 2.5 wt%, from
about
0.1 wt% to about 1 wt%, from about 0.25 wt% to about 2 wt%, or from about 0.25
wt% to
about 2 wt%. Surprisingly, it has been found that as little as about .04 wt.%
graphene, in
combination with a ceramic film-forming agent and a HALS as disclosed herein,
provides
an effective protective coating composition comparable in performance to an
OEM clear
coat for over 750 hours of testing as described in the examples. Coating
compositions
containing between about 0.02 wt.% and about 0.20 wt.%, for example, between
about
0.03 wt.% and about 0.15 wt.%, or between about 0.4 wt.% and about 0.15 wt.%
graphene are therefore generally preferred. It should be noted that wt.%, as
used
herein, refers to the weight of the active, not the weight of the source
material used to
provide the active, unless otherwise specified.
[0025]
All coating compositions of the disclosure also include a hindered amine
light
stabilizer (HALS), which can scavenge free radicals generated, typically as a
result of
photo-induced degradation of a polymer material. HALS having structures based
on
piperidine, for example, tetramethylpiperidine, and derivatives of the
foregoing are well-
known. A HALS molecule's active amine group is typically hydrogen- (NH), alkyl-
(NR),
or alkoxy- (NOR) based. Alkoxy-based (NOR) HALS are generally preferred for
use in
the coating compositions according to the disclosure. Examples of suitable
commercially
available sources of HALS include but are not limited to, those under the
tradename
Tinuvin (BASF SE, DE), such as, e.g., Tinuvin 123-DW (N), Tinuvin 123,
Tinuvin
152, Tinuvin 249-DW (N), Tinuvin 249, Tinuvin 293, Tinuvin 5333-DW (N),
and/or
Tinuvin 5100. Examples of additional suitable commercially available sources
of HALS
include but are not limited to, those under the tradenames Cyasorb (Solvay
SA, BE).
[0026] Suitable hindered amine light stabilizers can have a pKa associated
with the
functional group that provides light stability (e.g., the piperidinyl
functional group) of
about 2 to about 8, for example at least about 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, or 4 and/or up
to about 4, 5,
5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, or 8, such as about 2 to about 7, about 2.5 to about 6.5,
about 3 to
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about 6, about 3.5 to about 5.5, or about 4 to about 5. In embodiments, the
hindered
amine light stabilizer has a pKa associated with the functional group that
provides light
stability in a range from about 3.5 to about 4.5, about 6 to about 7, or about
6 to about
7.5.
[0027] The hindered amine light stabilizer can have any suitable molecular
weight.
For example, the HALS can have a number average molecular weight (MN) of about
200
g/mol to about 10000 g/mol, for example at least about 200 g/mol, at least
about 250
g/mol, at least about 300 g/mol, at least about 1000 g/mol, at least about
2500 g/mol,
and/or up to about 2500 g/mol, up to about 3000 g/mol, up to about 5000 g/mol,
and/or
up to 10,000 g/mol. In embodiments, the hindered amine light stabilizer has a
number
average molecular weight of about 250 g/mol to about 7500 g/mol, about 500
g/mol to
about 5000 g/mol, about 1000 g/mol to about 5000 g/mol, and/or about 1500
g/mol to
about 5000 g/mol.
[0028] The hindered amine light stabilizer can be present in the coating
compositions
of the disclosure in an amount of about 0.05 wt% to about 5 wt%, based on the
total
weight of the composition, for example at least about 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5,
0.75, 1, 2, or 3
wt% and/or up to about 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, or 5 wt%, based on the
total weight
of the coating composition. In embodiments, the HALS is present in an amount
of about
0.05 wt% to about 4 wt%, about 0.05 wt% to about 3 wt%, about 0.05 wt% to
about 2
wt%, about 0.05 wt% to about 1 wt%, about 0.1 wt% to about 1 wt%, about 0.1
wt% to
about 2 wt%, about 0.1 wt% to about 5 wt%, about 0.5 wt.% to about 1.5 wt.%,
or about
0.5 wt% to about 2.5 wt%.
[0029] The graphene and hindered amine light stabilizer can be present in the
coating
compositions of the disclosure in a weight ratio of graphene to HALS of about
1:5000 to
about 100:1, for example, at least about 1:5000, for example, at least about
1:4000, at
least about 1:3000, at least about 1:1000, at least about 1:500, at least
about 1:250, at
least about 1:100, or at least about 1:50 and/or up to about 1:100, up to
about 1:50, up to
about 1:25, up to about 1:10, up to about 1:5, up to about 1:2, up to about
1:1, up to
about 2:1, up to about 5:1, up to about 10:1, up to about 30:1, up to about
40:1, up to
about 50:1, up to about 75:1, or up to about 100:1. In embodiments, the
graphene and
the hindered amine light stabilizer are present in a weight ratio of graphene
to HALS of
about 1:5000 to about 75:1, about 1:4000 to about 50:1, about 1:1000 to about
50:1,
about 1:500 to about 10:1, about 1:500 to about 100:1, or about 1:100 to about
100:1.
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[0030] All coating compositions according to the invention include a ceramic
film-
forming agent. In embodiments, the ceramic film-forming agent comprises a
reactive
silicone polymer. Suitable reactive silicone polymers are organosilanes.
Organosilanes
that are polysiloxane precursors may be used. Representative organosilanes may
include quaternary ammonium groups, for example. Organosilane quaternary
ammonium compounds having the following formula may be included in the coating
compositions according to the disclosure:
ci) RI,
0 R4
wherein R'=hydrogen and/or C1 to C4 alkyl; R2=divalent hydrocarbon with Ci to
C8 carbon
atoms; R3=hydrogen or Ci to C4 alkyl; R4=hydrogen or Ci to Clo alkyl; R5=C8 to
C22
saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical and X=halide, for example,
chloride.
Suitable organosilanes that may be used as the film-forming agent in the
coating
compositions according to the disclosure include but are not limited to 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyldecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyldodecyl
ammonium chloride, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldidecylmethyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyltetradecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethylhexadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethylsoya ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyppropyldimethyloley1 ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyppropyldimethylpalmitoley1 ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethylicosyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyloctyl ammonium chloride, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldecyl
ammonium
chloride, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyltetradecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyltetradecenyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propylhexadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propylpalmitoley1
ammonium chloride, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyppropyloley1 ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldocosyl
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ammonium chloride, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propylicosyl ammonium chloride, 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethylmyristoley1 ammonium chloride, and 3-
(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyldocosyl ammonium chloride, and mixtures
thereof.
Examples of suitable commercially available sources of organosilane-based
ceramic
film-forming agents include but are not limited to, those under the tradename
FlexipelTm(Innovative Chemical Technologies, Inc., USA), such as, e.g.,
FlexipelTM 0-50
and FlexipelTM Q-1000. Examples of additional suitable commercially available
sources
of organosilane-based film forming agents include but are not limited to,
those sold by
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., USA, such as 5M2059.
[0031] The ceramic film-forming agent can be present in an amount of about
0.001
wt% to about 5 wrio,or 0.001 wt% to about 8 wt%, based on the total weight of
the
composition, for example at least about 0.002, 0.005, 0.01, 0.025, 0.05,
0.075, 0.1, 0.25,
0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, or 2 wt% and/or up to about 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5,
3, 3.5, 4, or 4.5
wt%, such as from about 0.002 wt% to about 4.5 wt%, from about 0.005 wt% to
about 4
wt%, from about 0.01 wt% to about 3.5 wt%, from about 0.05 wt% to about 3 wt%,
from
about 0.1 wt% to about 3 wt%, from about 0.1 wt% to about 2.5 wt%, from about
0.25
wt% to about 4 wt%, or from about 0.25 wt% to about 2 wt%. Surprisingly, it
has been
found that greater than about 2 wt% of the ceramic film-forming agent,
particularly
between about 2 wt.% and 5 wt.% of the ceramic film-forming agent provides an
effective
protective coating composition comparable in performance to an OEM clear coat,
with
excellent hydrophobicity over 750 hours of testing as described in the
examples.
[0032] In embodiments, the coating compositions may further
comprise a near-
infrared (NIR) reflective polymer. Examples of suitable NIR reflective
polymers include,
but are not limited to, aliphatic thermoplastic urethanes and polycaprolactams
(i.e., Nylon
6 or PA6). Without intending to be bound by theory, the NIR reflective polymer
can be
present in an organic phase or an aqueous phase. When present in the organic
phase,
the NIR polymer may not be fully soluble in the organic phase solvent(s), but
may be
swellable. Therefore, the advantages of the NIR reflective polymer can be
achieved by
using micronized versions of the polymers as components in the organic phase.
In
embodiments, the NIR polymer is soluble in water. The NIR reflective polymer
can be
present in an amount of about 0.5 wt% to about 5 wt%, based on the total
weight of the
composition, for example at least about 0.5 wt%, at least about 1 wt%, at
least about
1.25 wt%, at least about 1.5 wt%, at least about 1.75 wt%, at least about 2
wt%, at least
about 2.25 wt%, at least about 2.5 wt%, at least about 2.75 wt%, or at least
about 3 wt%
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and/or up to about 2 wt%, up to about 2.25 wt%, up to about 2.5 wt%, up to
about 2.75
wt%, up to about 3 wt%, up to about 3.25 wt%, up to about 3.5 wt%, up to about
4 wt%,
up to about 4.5 wt%, or up to about 5 wt%, such as between about 0.5 wt% to
about 4
wt%, between about 1 wt% to about 3 wt%, between or about 1 wt% to about 5
wt%. In
embodiments, the NIP polymer is present in an amount of about 2 wt%, based on
the
total weight of the composition.
[0033] Generally, the coating compositions of the disclosure further include a
UV
absorber. Suitable UV absorbers, for example, UV-absorbers having structures
based on
triazine, benzophenone, or benzotriazole, for example, structures based on
tris-
resorcinol triazine, are well-known. Without intending to be bound by theory,
the UV
absorber can be present in an organic phase or an aqueous phase. Examples of
suitable commercially available UV absorbers include but are not limited to,
those under
the tradename Tinuvin commercially available from BASF, such as, e.g.,
Tinuvin 400,
Tinuvin 400-DW (N), Tinuvin 477, Tinuvin 477-DW (N), Tinuvin 479-DW (N),
Tinuvin 1130. In embodiments, the UV absorber is present in an amount of
about 0.01
wt% to about 2 wt%, about 0.05 wt% to about 2 wt%, about 0.05 wt% to about 1.5
wt%,
about 0.05 wt% to about 1 wt%, about 0.1 wt% to about 1 wt%, about 0.1 wt% to
about 2
wt%, about 0.1 wt% to about 1.5 wt%, about 0.5 wt% to about 1.5 wt%, or about
0.5 wt%
to about 2 wt%.
[0034] The coating compositions of the disclosure can further include one or
more
types of additives. Suitable additives can include, but are not limited to,
colorants,
pigments such as titanium dioxide to help avoid film degradation caused by UV
absorption, dispersants, preservatives, and surfactants.
[0035]
In embodiments, the composition includes a blue colorant. The blue
colorant
can include an inorganic pigment or an organic dye. In embodiments, the blue
colorant
is an inorganic pigment. In embodiments, the blue colorant is an organic dye.
In
embodiments, the blue colorant is soluble in the organic phase. Without
intending to be
bound by theory, presence of a blue colorant can further delay the onset of
discoloration
of the coating and thus any treated surfaces by separating visible and
nonvisible UV
wavelengths. The blue colorant is believed to be most effective in minimizing
or delaying
the onset of discoloration (e.g., yellowing) of a surface when it is provided
near the upper
surface of a coating. By providing the blue colorant in the organic phase, the
blue
colorant is advantageously preferentially provided near the surface of the
(dried) coating.
The blue colorant can be present in an amount of about 0.0001 wt% to about
0.05 wt%,
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based on the total weight of the composition, for example at least about
0.0001, 0.0005,
0.001, 0.005, 0.0075, or 0.01 wt% and/or up to about 0.005, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03,
0.04, or
0.05 wt%, based on the total weight of the coating. In embodiments, the blue
colorant is
present in an amount of about 0.001 wt% to about 0.05 wt%, about 0.01 wt% to
about
0.05 wt%, or about 0.005 wt% to about 0.05 wt%.
[0036]
In embodiments, the composition includes titanium dioxide. In embodiments,
the titanium dioxide is provided as titanium dioxide nanoparticles. For
example, the
titanium dioxide can have an average particle size of about 100 nm or less,
for example
about 100, about 90, about 80, about 75, about 60, about 50, about 40, about
30, about
20, about 10, about 5, or about 1 nm. The titanium dioxide can be present in
an amount
of about 0.001 wt% to about 1 wt%, for example at least about 0.001 wt%, 0.005
wt%,
0.01 wt%, 0.05 wt%, 0.075 wt%, 0.1 wt% or 0.2 wt% and/or up to about 0.05 wt%,
0.075
wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.2 wt%, 0.25 wt%, 0.3 wt%, 0.4 wt%, or 0.5 wt%, based on the
total
weight of the composition. In embodiments, the titanium dioxide is present in
an amount
of about 0.001 wt% to about 0.5 wt%, about 0.01 wt% to about 0.05 wt%, or
about 0.005
wt% to about 0.5 wt%. Without intending to be bound by theory, the titanium
dioxide
should be included in an amount at which UV-induced catalytic reactions with
the
titanium dioxide do not occur.
[0037] The composition can include a preservative. Examples of suitable
preservatives include thiomersal, phenol, phenoxyethanol, benzethonium
chloride, and
the like.
[0038] The coating compositions may optionally further comprise a wax, such as
carnauba wax. Thus, the coating compositions may be free of a wax. As used
herein,
"free of" means that the coating composition contains insignificant amounts of
the
indicated component. For example, the coating composition contains less than
0.10 wt.
wax, less than 0.05 wt% wax, or even 0 wt.% wax, based on the weight of the
coating
composition.
COATING COMPOSITIONS PROVIDED AS DISPERSIONS IN A SINGLE-PHASE LIQUID
[0039] When a coating composition is provided as a dispersion in a single-
phase
liquid, the single phase may be aqueous or organic. The solid graphene
nanoplatelets
(GNPs), solid graphene oxide nanoplatelets (GNOPs), or a combination thereof
are
dispersed in the single phase. The single-phase liquid may be an aqueous
fluid, or a
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combination of miscible aqueous fluids, or an organic fluid, or a combination
of miscible
organic fluids.
[0040] When the single-phase liquid is aqueous, the aqueous single-phase
includes
an aqueous solvent, optionally, in further combination with one or more water-
miscible,
polar, protic solvents. In embodiments, the aqueous solvent comprises
deionized (DI)
water. Suitable water-miscible, polar, protic solvents include but are not
limited to
isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, or a combination
of the
foregoing. Furthermore, when the single-phase liquid is aqueous, the aqueous
single-
phase can be present in an amount of about 60 wt% to about 99 wt%, based on
the total
weight of the coating composition, for example at least about 65, 70, 75, 80,
85, 90, or
95 wt%, based on the total weight of the coating composition.
[0041]
When the single-phase liquid is organic, the organic single-phase includes
an
organic solvent, optionally in combination with one or more additional
miscible organic
solvents. Suitable organic solvents include but are not limited to aromatic
hydrocarbons,
aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, ethers,
mono- and
polyalkylene glycol dialkyl ethers, and mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable
aromatic
hydrocarbons include, but are not limited to benzene, toluene, xylene, and
mixtures
thereof. Examples of suitable aliphatic hydrocarbons include, but are not
limited to,
ethane, propane, butane, hexane, heptane, octane, isoparaffins, and mixtures
thereof.
As used herein, the term "isoparaffins" refers to a branched C8-20
hydrocarbon.
Examples of suitable esters include, but are not limited to, methyl acetate, n-
butyl
acetate, tert-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, sec-butyl acetate, ethyl
acetate, amyl
acetate, pentyl acetate, 2-methyl butyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, n-propyl
acetate,
isopropyl acetate, ethylhexyl acetate, and mixtures thereof. Examples of
suitable
ketones include, but are not limited to, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and
mixtures
thereof. Examples of suitable ethers include, but are not limited to,
tetrahydrofuran,
dibutyl ether, and mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable mono- and
polyalkylene glycol
dialkyl ethers include, but are not limited to, ethylene glycol monobutyl
ether,
monoethylene glycol dimethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether,
triethylene glycol
dimethyl ether, tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether, polyethylene glycol
dimethyl ether,
dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether, and mixtures thereof. In embodiments, the
organic
solvent includes an isoparaff in. In embodiments, the organic solvent includes
ethylene
glycol monobutyl ether. In embodiments, the organic solvent includes an
isoparrafin and
ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. For example, in embodiments, the organic
solvent
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includes ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and LPA-142 solvent, a high-purity
mixture of
hydrotreated isoparaffins and naphthenics with very low levels of polynuclear
aromatics.
Furthermore, when the single-phase liquid is organic, the organic single-phase
can be
present in an amount of about 60 wt% to about 99 wt%, based on the total
weight of the
coating composition, for example, at least about 65, 70 75, 80, 85, 90, or 95
wt%, based
on the total weight of the coating composition.
COATING COMPOSITIONS PROVIDED AS DISPERSIONS OF GRAPHENE IN A MULTI-PHASE
SYSTEM OF Two OR MORE IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS
[0042] In embodiments, the dispersion of graphene is in a multi-phase system
of two
or more immiscible liquids. In a preferred aspect of this embodiment, the
dispersion of
graphene in a multi-phase system of two or more immiscible liquids is an
emulsion. The
emulsion can be either an oil-in-water (0/W) emulsion or a water-in-oil (W/0)
emulsion.
Triple emulsions such as water-in-oil-in-water (W/0/VV) emulsions and oil-in-
water-in-oil
(0/W/O) emulsions are also suitable. Typically, in such embodiments, the
coating
composition is provided as a dispersion of solid graphene in an oil-in-water
(0/W)
emulsion.
[0043] When a coating composition of the disclosure is provided as a
dispersion of
graphene is in a multi-phase system of two or more immiscible liquids, the
coating
composition of the disclosure includes an aqueous phase and an immiscible
organic
phase. The aqueous phase includes an aqueous solvent, optionally, in further
combination with one or more water-miscible, polar, protic solvents. In
embodiments,
the aqueous solvent comprises deionized (DI) water. The aqueous phase may
further
include one or more water-miscible, polar, protic solvents including but not
limited to
isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, or a combination
of the
foregoing.
[0044] The aqueous phase can be present in an amount of about 10 wt% to about
70
wt%, based on the total weight of the coating composition, for example at
least about 10,
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, or 45 wt% and/or up to about 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65,
or 70 wt%,
based on the total weight of the coating composition, such as 15 wt% to about
65 wt%,
about 20 wt% to about 70 wt%, about 20 wt% to about 60 wt%, about 20 wt% to
about
40 wt%, about 40 wt% to about 70 wt%, or about 50 wt% to about 70 wt%.
[0045] The coating compositions provided as dispersions of graphene in a multi-
phase
system of two or more immiscible liquids further include a substantially water-
immiscible
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organic phase. The organic phase comprises an organic solvent. Suitable
organic
solvents include, but are not limited to, aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic
hydrocarbons,
halogenated hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, ethers, mono- and polyalkylene
glycol
dialkyl ethers, and mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable aromatic
hydrocarbons
include, but are not limited to benzene, toluene, xylene, and mixtures
thereof. Examples
of suitable aliphatic hydrocarbons include, but are not limited to, ethane,
propane,
butane, hexane, heptane, octane, isoparaffins, and mixtures thereof. As used
herein,
the term "isoparaffins" refers to a branched C8_20 hydrocarbon. Examples of
suitable
esters include, but are not limited to, methyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, tert-
butyl acetate,
isobutyl acetate, sec-butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, amyl acetate, pentyl
acetate, 2-methyl
butyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, isopropyl acetate,
ethylhexyl acetate,
and mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable ketones include, but are not
limited to,
acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable
ethers include,
but are not limited to, tetrahydrofuran, dibutyl ether, and mixtures thereof.
Examples of
suitable mono- and polyalkylene glycol dialkyl ethers include, but are not
limited to,
ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, monoethylene glycol dimethyl ether,
diethylene glycol
dimethyl ether, triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, tetraethylene glycol
dimethyl ether,
polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether, and
mixtures
thereof. In embodiments, the organic solvent includes an isoparaff in. In
embodiments,
the organic solvent includes ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. In embodiments,
the
organic solvent includes an isoparrafin and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether.
For
example, in embodiments, the organic solvent includes ethylene glycol
monobutyl ether
and LPA-142 solvent, a high-purity mixture of hydrotreated isoparaffins and
naphthenics
with very low levels of polynuclear aromatics. While certain are miscible with
other
organic solvents, so as to form a single phase liquid, they may also be
miscible with an
aqueous solvent system. For example, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether is
miscible in
both aqueous and organic solvent systems. In such instances, if a given
solvent is more
soluble in the aqueous phase than the corresponding organic phase of the two
phase
system, such solvents are considered to be present in the aqueous phase (and
vice
versa).
[0046] The organic solvent can be present in an amount of about 10 wt% to
about 70
wt%, based on the total weight of the composition, for example at least about
10, 15, 20,
25, 30, 35, 40, or 45 wt% and/or up to about 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, or 70
wt%, based on
the total weight of the composition, such as 15 wt% to about 65 wt%, about 20
wt% to
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about 70 wt%, about 20 wt% to about 60 wt%, about 20 wt% to about 40 wt%,
about 15
wt% to about 30 wt%, about 40 wt% to about 70 wt%, or about 50 wt% to about 70
wt%.
In embodiments, the organic solvent is present in an amount of about 15 wt% to
about
30 wt%, based on the total weight of the composition.
[0047] Either of the aqueous phase or the organic phase can include the
graphene.
Similarly, either of the aqueous phase or the organic phase can includes the
HALS. In
embodiments, the aqueous phase includes the graphene and the organic phase
includes
the HALS. In embodiments, the aqueous phase includes the HALS and the organic
phase includes the graphene.
[0048] Suitable emulsifying agents which may be used to stabilize
the oil-in-solvent
emulsions are surfactants including but not limited to WITCONATE 90 (Akzo
Nobel
Surfactants, IL); MACKANATE DOS 70MS and MACKANATEO WCH-Il (McIntyre
Group, IL); ALKATERGE T-IV (Dow Chemical Company, M1); EUMULGING 05 and
CUTINAO E24 (Cognis, Ohio); BRIJ 35, BRIJ 30, BRIJ 98, CIRRASOLTM G-1086,
TWEEN 80, TWEEN 40, TWEEN 20, TWEEN 60, HYPERMER A394 (Uniqema,
Del.), and mixtures of such surfactants. Of course, other surface active
substances that
stabilize oil-in-water emulsions may also be used.
[0049] Suitable emulsifying agents which may be used to stabilize
the water-in-oil
emulsions are surfactants including but not limited to LAMEFORMO TGI, MONOMULS
90-018 , DEHYMULS PGPH, DEHYMULS HRE7, EMEREST 2712, and
EMEREST 2452 (Cognis, Ohio); BRIJ 93 VEG, SPAN 80, ATLOXO 4912,
HYPERMER B246SF (Uniqema, Del.), and mixtures of such surfactants. Of course,
any other surface active substances that stabilize oil-in-water emulsions may
also be
used.
KITS FOR COATING SURFACES
[0050] The disclosure further provides kits for coating surfaces, such as
surfaces of an
automobile bodiy, a boat, a piece of luggage, a piece of furniture, a spa, a
table, a chair,
and the like. The kits can include a composition according to the disclosure
and an
applicator, for example, a microfiber towel or a "block" applicator or a foam
applicator.
The composition can be packaged, for example, within a container such as a
bottle or
spray can. The kit can further include instructions for use. The instructions
can describe
the application of the composition to a surface to provide a coating. In
embodiments, the
kit includes instructions to apply one to ten layers of the composition of the
disclosure to
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a surface (e.g., of an automobile body). The kit can further include
instructions to
monitor or measure the refractive index of the applied coating. Without
intending to be
bound by theory, a coating having a high refractive index (e.g., at least
about 1) may
exhibit a higher luster, as compared to a coating having a lower refractive
index.
APPLICATIONS FOR COMPOSITIONS
[0051] The compositions of the disclosure are particularly useful for coating
and
preserving various automotive and household items, such as automobiles, boats,
a piece
of luggage, outdoor furniture, a spa, a table, a chair, and the like. In
embodiments, the
disclosure provides a carbon-fiber automobile body panel having a surface
treated with
the composition. In embodiments, the disclosure provides a vinyl automobile
body wrap
having a surface treated with the composition of the disclosure. Of course,
the
compositions may be applied to other articles, but are particularly
advantageous when
applied to articles comprising fiber-reinforced polymeric materials.
METHODS OF USING COMPOSITIONS
[0052] The disclosure further provides methods of surface treating a vehicle
body.
The methods include applying one to ten layers of the composition of the
disclosure to a
surface of the vehicle body to provide a coating. In embodiments, each layer
is allowed
to dry before the application of the subsequent layer. In embodiments, the
layers can be
dried under ambient conditions (e.g., room temperature, ambient humidity,
etc.). In
embodiments, the layers are dried using heat and/or forced air.
[0053] The vehicle body can be the body of any suitable vehicle, such as an
automobile (e.g., a car, a van, a truck, a bus, a limousine, etc.), a
motorcycle, a
watercraft (e.g., a boat, a ship), a wagon, a bicycle, a rail vehicle (e.g., a
train, a tram),
an amphibious vehicle (e.g., a screw-propelled vehicle, a hovercraft), an
aircraft (e.g., an
airplane, a helicopter), or a spacecraft.
[0054] The composition can be applied to the vehicle body using a number of
suitable
methods. For example, the composition can be applied via wiping, spraying,
and/or
brushing. In embodiments, the composition is applied via wiping. For example,
the
composition can be applied similar to how a wax is applied to a vehicle body.
In
embodiments, the composition is applied via spraying. In embodiments, the
composition
is applied via brushing. In embodiments, individual layers can be applied
using
combinations of different application methods.
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[0055] The above described aspects and embodiments can be better understood in
light of the following examples, which are merely intended to be illustrative
and are not
meant to limit the scope in any way.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
[0056] A coating composition is prepared as a dispersion in a single-phase
aqueous
liquid.
[0057] The aqueous phase is prepared by admixing 455 g of water, 25 g of an
organosilane, specifically, water-based, cationic, reactive silane emulsion,
FlexipelTM Q-
50 (Innovative Chemical Technologies, Inc.) (2-7% actives), 10 g of isopropyl
alcohol
(IPA), and 10 g of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. HALS and graphene
nanoplatelets
are incorporated by adding 10 g of a liquid NOR-group HALS, Tinuvin 123-DW
(N)
(30% actives) (BASF SE), and 20 g of a graphene dispersion, Genable 1 050
dispersion
(10% actives; D50 = 1-3 microns) (Applied Graphene Materials plc),
respectively, to the
mixture. Admixing is subsequently performed until a substantially homogeneous
dispersion in a single aqueous liquid phase is achieved.
[0058] In a further example, a tris-resorcinol triazine UV
absorber is also incorporated
by adding 10 g of Tinuvin 477-DW (N) (20% active) (BASF SE) at the same time
the
HALS and graphene nanoplatelets are added to the aforementioned aqueous phase.
[0059] The coating composition is provided in Table 1, below.
Table 1:
Component Mass (g) % wt
Distilled Water 455
85.8
Ceramic film-former source 25
4.7
Isopropyl alcohol 10
1.9
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 10
1.9
HALS source 10
1.9
Graphene source 20
3.8
Example 2
[0060] A coating composition is prepared as a dispersion in a single-phase
organic
liquid.
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[0061] The organic phase was prepared by admixing about 465 g of a paraffinic
napthenic solvent, LPA-142 (Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC), and 25 g of ethylene
glycol
monobutyl ether, and 10 g of a polar, solvent-based, cationic, reactive silane
solution,
FlexipelTM Q-1000 (Innovative Chemical Technologies, Inc.) (72% active). HALS
and
graphene nanoplatelets are incorporated by adding 10 g of a NOR-group HALS,
2.5 g of
Tinuvine 123 (liquid, 100% active) and 10 g of a graphene dispersion, Genable
1031
dispersion (Applied Graphene Materials plc) (10% active, D50 = 2-4 microns),
to the
mixture. Admixing is again performed until a substantially homogeneous
dispersion in a
single organic liquid phase is achieved.
[0062] In a further example, a tris-resorcinol triazine UV
absorber is also incorporated
by adding 5 g of Tinuvine 477 (80% active) at the same time the HALS and
graphene
nanoplatelets are added to the aforementioned organic phase.
[0063] The coating composition is provided in Table 2, below.
Table 2:
Component Mass (g) % wt
Paraffinic napthenic solvent 465
90.7
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 25
4.9
Organosilane source 10
2.0
HALS source 2.5 .5
Graphene dispersion 10
2.0
Example 3
[0064] A coating composition GNP45.2 was prepared as a dispersion in a single-
phase organic liquid.
[0065] The organic phase was prepared by admixing about 85.8 g of a paraffinic
napthenic solvent, LPA-142 (Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC), 2.0 g of ethylene
glycol
monobutyl ether (glycol ether eb), 5.0 g of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
(glycol
ether db), and 5.0 g of a polar, solvent-based, cationic, reactive silane,
Flexipelim Q-
1000 (Innovative Chemical Technologies, Inc.) (72% active solution in
methanol) to form
a mixture.
[0066] HALS, a tris-resorcinol triazine UV absorber, and
graphene nanoplatelets were
incorporated by adding 1.0 g of a non-interacting low basicity aminoether
(NOR) HALS,
Tinuving 152 (BASF, 100% active); 1.0 g of Tinuvine 477 (BASF, -80% active);
and 0.2
g of a graphene dispersion, AGNP45 (Applied Graphene Materials plc) (20 wt%
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graphene nanoplatelets dispersion in white spirit (i.e., a mixture of mainly
aliphatic
paraffin hydrocarbons also containing aromatic hydrocarbons), D90 of 10-30
microns,
aspect ratio of 2000 to 15000), to the organic phase mixture. Admixing was
performed
until a substantially homogeneous dispersion in a single organic liquid phase
is
achieved.
Table 3: The coating composition GNP45.2 based on the total weight of the
coating
composition.
Component Mass (g)
wt.%
Paraffinic napthenic solvent (LPA142) 85.8
85.8
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (glycol ether cb) 2.0
2.0
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (glycol ether db) 5.0
5.0
Organosilane source (FlexipclTM Q-1000) 5.0
5.0
HALS source (Tinuvin0 152) 1.0
1.0
Tinuvine 477 1.0
1.0
Graphene Dispersion (AGNP45) 0.2
0.2
Example 4
[0067] A further coating composition GNP45.5 was prepared as a dispersion in a
single-phase organic liquid.
[0068] The organic phase was prepared by admixing about 85.5 g of a paraffinic
napthenic solvent, LPA-142 (Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC), 2.0 g of ethylene
glycol
monobutyl ether (glycol ether eb), 5.0 g of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
(glycol
ether db), and 5.0 g of a polar, solvent-based, cationic, reactive silane,
FlexipelTM Q-
1000 (Innovative Chemical Technologies, Inc.) (72% active solution in
methanol) to form
a mixture.
[0069] HALS a tris-resorcinol triazine UV absorber, and graphene
nanoplatelets were
incorporated by adding 1.0 g of a non-interacting low basicity aminoether
(NOR) HALS,
Tinuvine) 152 (100% active); 1.0 g of Tinuvin 477 (BASF) (-80% active); and
0.5 g of
AGNP45 graphene dispersion (Applied Graphene Materials plc) (20 wt% graphene
nanoplatelets dispersion in white spirit (i.e., a mixture of mainly aliphatic
paraffin
hydrocarbons also containing aromatic hydrocarbons), D90 of 10-30 microns,
aspect
ratio of 2000 to 15000), to the organic phase mixture. Admixing was again
performed
until a substantially homogeneous dispersion in a single organic liquid phase
is
achieved.
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Table 4: The coating composition GNP45.5 based on the total weight of the
coating
composition.
Component Mass (g)
wt.%
Paraffinic napthenic solvent (LPA142) 85.5
85.5
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (glycol ether eb) 2.0
2.0
Diethylcne glycol monobutyl ether (glycol ether db) 5.0
5.0
Organosilane source (FlexipelTM Q-1000) 5.0
5.0
HALS source (Tinuvin0 152) 1.0
1.0
Tinuvin0 477 1.0
1.0
Graphene Dispersion (AGNP45) 0.5
0.5
Example 5
Xenon Arc Weathering Test
[0070] To evaluate the weather resistance properties of the coating formed
from the
coating compositions of Examples 3 and 4 of the present disclosure, an Xenon
arc
weathering test according to the ASTM G155 (3rd, 09-2021) standard was conduct
on
each of the coated substrate samples of the present disclosure. The
experimental
results of the examples are compared with control examples and comparative
examples,
namely carbon-fiber substrates without the coating of the present disclosure
as detailed
below with the control example not including any clear coating and the
comparative
example including a comparative commercially available product.
[0071] The test method according to ASTM G155 was used to evaluate coating
performance. The test equipment used in this study is an Atlas Ci4000
Weatherometer.
Color and gloss measurements of all samples were taken on each sample prior to
testing. All the samples were then secured on holders and placed into the
weathering
chamber of the test equipment. The exposure was for 1500 hours (h). At every
250h,
gloss and color measurements were taken. At 750h, a coating of the present
disclosure
was reapplied to the surface of the test samples. Measurements of the color
and gloss
are recorded and detailed below.
[0072] As discussed in the background, there are several factors that cause
and
accelerate clear coat degradation: higher temperatures, exposure to UV,
exposure to
water, exposure to dirt, and exposure to a combination thereof. The disclosed
coating
compositions advantageously provide clear coats that protect carbon fiber
substrates
from such environmental hazards that stimulate vehicle clear coat and/or
carbon fiber
degradation. Specifically, the following examples demonstrate that the
protective coating
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of the present disclosure is a detailing product designed specifically to
mitigate, stop,
and/or prevent the degradation of carbon fiber and/or protective caused by
ultraviolet
(UV) light, water, moisture, dirt, and/or heat. The following examples
demonstrate that
application of the coating compositions of the present disclosure,
particularly on carbon
fiber substrates, provides high gloss, superior hydrophobicity, scratch
protection, and
longevity, but also advantageously prevents yellowing primarily associated
with UV rays
(which are effectively magnified by the applied protective clear coating).
[0073] Definitions: "L*a*b Color Values" communicate color
information as is well
known. The term "L*" as used herein refers to Lightness; the term "a*" as used
herein
refers to the Red/Green Value; and the term "b*" as used herein refers to the
Blue/Yellow
Value. In this study, the b* values of the samples tested are detailed below,
as these
values demonstrate the extent of damage caused by yellowing.
[0074] The measurement scale, Gloss Units (GU), is a scaling based on a highly
polished reference black glass standard with a defined refractive index having
a specular
reflectance of 100GU at the specified angle. This standard is used to
establish an upper
point calibration of 100 with the lower end point established at 0 on a
perfectly matte
surface.
Preparation of Test Samples and Control Samples:
[0075] In this study, two different types of substrates as
detailed below are used to
prepare the test samples and the control samples. The examples according to
the
invention were prepared by: applying a conventional clear coat (PPG
Industries, Inc) on
one of the two types of substrates and then applying the coating composition
of the
present disclosure (according to Examples 3 or 4, above) over or on top of the
conventional clear coat. Control examples were prepared by: 1) applying a
clear coat on
one of the two substrates to form a control example without a top coating; and
comparative examples were prepared by 2) applying a clear coat first on one of
the two
substrates and then applying a commercially available ceramic coating
comprising
graphene (Ethos Handcrafted Car Care, CA) on top of the conventional clear
coat to
form a comparative example with a commercially available state-of-the-art
protective top
coating. The two types of substrate are each detailed below.
[0076] Substrate 1: Carbon-fiber substrate l's were prepared by molding and
baking
pre-impregnated materials (Gurit Holding, AG) according to standard
procedures.
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[0077] Substrate 2: Carbon-fiber substrate 2's were prepared by molding and
baking
pre-impregnated materials (G-83CM prepreg system, Toray Composite Materials,
Inc.)
according to standard procedures..
[0078] Clear Coat: A conventional clear coat with good scratch resistance was
used
the base coating for all examples including examples according to the
disclosure, control
examples, and comparative examples. The selected clear coat is formulated for
automotive vehicles to produce a coating with superior appearance and
durability.
[0079] Coating Compositions of the Present Disclosure: Two different coating
compositions of the present disclosure were prepared as described in Example 3
and
Example 4 respectively.
Table 5. Detailed sample configuration information of the examples according
to the
disclosure, control examples, and comparative examples using substrate 1.
Test / Control Top Protective
Substrate Base Coating
sample Coating
Control 1 1 Clear Coat No Top Coating
Control 2 1 Clear Coat No Top Coating
Example 1 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 2 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 3 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 4 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 5 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 6 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 7 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 8 1 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 9 1 Clear Coat CiNP45.5
Commercially
Comparative 1 Clear Coat Available Top
Example 1
Coating
Table S. Detailed sample configuration information of the examples according
to the
disclosure, control examples, and comparative examples using substrate 2.
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Test!
Top Protective
Control Substrate Base Coating
Coating
sample
Control 3 2 Clear Coat No Top
Coating
Control 4 2 Clear Coat No Top
Coating
Example 10 2 Clear Coat GNP45.2
Example 11 2 Clear Coat GNP45.2
Example 12 2 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Example 13 2 Clear Coat GNP45.5
Commercially
Comparative
2 Clear Coat
Available Top
Example 3
Coating
Commercially
Comparative
2 Clear Coat
Available Top
Example 4
Coating
[0080] The examples according to the disclosure, control examples, and
comparative
examples (shown in Tables 5-6 above) were introduced to an Operating Xenon Arc
Lamp Apparatus for testing. The samples were exposed to the apparatus for an
initial
period of 750 hours, simulating 6 months of real-world exposure. After the
first 750
hours, all of the examples including a coating composition according to the
disclosure
(either GNP45.2 or GNP45.5) were retreated with the corresponding coating
compositions of the disclosure and reintroduced to the apparatus for an
additional period
of 750 hours. Testing is performed in accordance with ASTM G155. ASTM G155
simulates real-world conditions of sunlight exposure, heat, and moisture, and
provides
measurements demonstrating how well substrates withstand these conditions. All
examples were monitored and removed from the apparatus at 250-hour intervals
for
photography and color and gloss measurements.
Test Results and Discussion:
[0081] The test results for each of the examples are shown in Tables 7-14 and
discussed in details below.
Substrate 1 Results
[0082] In this study, all examples were prepared by baking and molding a
prepreg
material (Gurit Holding, AG) and applying the conventional clear coat (PPG
Industries,
Inc.) on top of molded and baked substrates. The examples according to the
disclosure
were prepared by applying the coating composition of Example 4 as a further
protective,
top coating on top of the clear coat. The control examples did not have a top
coating.
The comparative examples were prepared by applying a commercially available
ceramic
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coating composition also including graphene as the protective, top coating.
Both the
commercially available coating composition and the coating compositions of
Example 4
were similarly applied using a spray bottle and a block applicator.
[0083] With respect to the LAB color measurements, only the b* value, the
blue/yellow
scale, shows significant changes over the course of testing and therefore only
the
average b* values are shown Table 7 and further discussed below. The average
gloss
values for all the samples tested are calculated and summarized in Table 8 and
further
discussed below.
Table 7. The average b* values for the examples according to the disclosure,
control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 1
Average b* values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 0 250 500 750 1000
1250 1500
Control example .84 1.07 1.26 1.53 1.82
1.93 2.12
Examples (GNP45.5) .84 1.04 1.24 1.49 1.70
1.81 2.06
Comparative .74 1.48 2.05 2.37
examples
Table 8. The average gloss values forexamples according to the disclosure,
control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 1 .
Average gloss values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 0 250 500 750 1000
1250 1500
Control examples 92.45 89.60 92.00 90.60
90.20 89.15 88.95
Examples 94.67 91.17 92.16 91.04 93.39 91.00 89.12
(GNP45.5)
Comparative 100.00 100.00 91.60 91.20
examples
[0084] From the experimental data shown in Tables 7 and 8, it is apparent that
many
of the examples according to the disclosure, control examples, and comparative
examples start at different points of b* and gloss values. However, it is the
change in
values that are the most important indicators of the weathering resistance
properties of
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the coatings. The average delta b* values and the average delta gloss values
for each
of the samples are summarized in Tables 9 and 10 below.
Table 9. The average delta b* values for examples according to the disclosure,
control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 1
Average delta b* values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 250 500 750 1000 1250
1500
Control examples 0.23 0.42 0.69 .98 1.09
1.28
Examples (GNP45.5) 0.20 0.39 0.64 0.85 0.97
1.21
Comparative examples 0.74 1.31 1.63
Table 10. The average delta gloss values for examples according to the
disclosure, control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 1.
[0085] Examples according to the disclosure and the comparative examples were
both observed to provide similar ease of use/application, similar initial
gloss, and similar
hydrophobicity. Over time, however, the experimental results shown in Tables 7-
10,
clearly demonstrate that the examples having the coating composition of
Example 4
result in: a surprisingly significant reduction in the degradation of gloss,
particularly
relative to the comparative examples including a comparably applied
commercially
available ceramic coating. Moreover, the examples having the coating
composition of
Example 4 demonstrate gloss maintenance performance that is unexpectedly
substantially similar to the originally applied OEM top coating. In addition,
the examples
with the coating composition of Example 4 result in a surprisingly significant
reduction in
changes in b* value and thus demonstrate a significantly reduced shift toward
the yellow
color scale, particularly relative to the comparative examples including a
comparably
applied commercially available ceramic coating. Further, the examples having
the
coating composition of Example 4 demonstrate color maintaining performance
that is
unexpectedly substantially similar to the originally applied OEM top coating.
The
performance of a coating composition that is capable of being readily applied
using a
microfiber or foam applicator and provides gloss maintaining and color
maintaining
performance protection of a fiber substrate nearly as well as the OEM-applied
topcoat,
prior to any significant aging thereof, is surprising and unexpected.
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Substrate 2 Results
[0086] In this study, all examples were prepared by baking and molding G-83CM
prepreg material (Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.) and applying the
industry-
standard clear coat (PPG Industries, Inc.) on top of the molded and baked
substrates.
The examples according to the disclosure were prepared by applying the coating
compositions of Examples 3 and 4 as a further protective, top coating on top
of the clear
coat. The control examples did not have a top coating. The comparative
examples were
prepared by applying a commercially available ceramic coating composition also
including graphene as the protective, top coating. Both the commercially
available
coating composition and the coating composition of Examples 3 and 4 were
similarly
applied using a spray bottle and a block applicator.
[0087] With respect to the LAB color measurements, only the b* value, the
blue/yellow
scale, shows significant changes over the course of testing and therefore only
the
average b* values are shown Table 11 and further discussed below. The average
gloss
values for all the samples tested are calculated and summarized in Table 12
and further
discussed below.
Table 11. The average b* values for the examples according to the disclosure,
control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 2
Average b* values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 0 250 500 750 1000 1250
1500
Control examples 1.78 4.26 4.35 4.50 4.18 4.16
4.00
Examples 1.68 4.14 4.16 4.17 4.09 3.86 3.66
(AGNP45.2)
Examples 1.51 4.12 4.19 4.19 4.04 3.76 3.61
(AGNP45.5)
Comparative 1.78 4.06 4.22 4.38
examples
Table 12. The average gloss values for the examples according to the
disclosure, control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate.
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Average gloss values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500
Control examples 95.80 89.80 90.55 89.65 88.45 87.10
86.70
Examples 90.20 90.05 91.35 88.45 89.90
88.80 87.80
(AG N P45.2)
Examples 94.30 90.65 90.85 89.80 90.35
89.55 86.25
(AGNP45.5)
Comparative 100.0 100.0 90.90 91.00
examples
[0088] From the experimental data shown in Tables 11 and 12, it is apparent
that
many of the examples according to the disclosure, control examples, and
comparative
examples start at different points of b* and gloss values. However, it is the
change in
values that are the most important indicators of the weathering resistance
properties of
the coatings. The average delta ID values and the average delta gloss values
for each
of the samples are summarized in Tables 13 and 14 below.
Table 13. The average delta b" values for examples according to the
disclosure, control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 2.
Average delta b* values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500
Control example 2.49 2.58 2.72 2.41 2.39 2.22
Examples (GNP45.2) 2.47 2.48 2.50 2.47 2.19
1.99
Examples (GNP45.5) 2.61 2.68 2.68 2.53 /./5
2.10
Comparative 2.28 2.44 2.60
example
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Table 14. The average delta gloss values for examples according to the
disclosure, control
examples, and comparative examples using carbon-fiber substrate 2.
Average delta gloss values at testing time (hours)
Test time (hours) 250 500 750 1000 1250
1500
Control examples 6.00 5.25 6.15 7.35 8.70
9.10
Examples (GNP45.2) 0.15 -1.15 1.75 0.30 1.40
2.40
Examples (GNP45.5) 3.65 3.45 4.50 3.95 4.75
8.05
Comparative 0.00 9.10 9.00
examples
[0089] Examples according to the disclosure and the comparative examples were
both observed to provide similar ease of use/application, similar initial
gloss, and similar
hydrophobicity. Over time, however, the experimental results shown in Tables
11--14,
clearly demonstrate that the examples having the coating composition of
Examples 3
and 4 result in: a surprisingly significant reduction in the degradation of
gloss, particularly
relative to the comparative examples including a comparably applied
commercially
available ceramic coating. Moreover, the examples having the coating
composition of
Examples 3 and 4 demonstrate gloss maintenance performance that is
unexpectedly
better than the originally applied OEM top coating. In addition, the examples
with the
coating compositions of Examples 3 and 4 demonstrate color maintaining
performance
(as shown by delta b* values) that is unexpectedly substantially similar to
the originally
applied OEM top coating. The performance of a coating composition that is
capable of
being readily applied using a microfiber or foam applicator and provides gloss
maintaining and color maintaining performance protection of a fiber substrate
nearly as
well as the OEM-applied topcoat, prior to any significant aging thereof, is
surprising and
unexpected.
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